U.S. Premiere Of BODY COUNT Begins at SoHo Playhouse
Issy Knowles' provocative solo performance explores the extremes of internet fame and modern sexuality
Previews are underway for the U.S. premiere of BODY COUNT, the award-winning solo show written and performed by Issy Knowles (creator of MODEL BEHAVIOUR, Deadline's 'British Writing Stars to Watch'). After a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe the show comes to SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St.), running March 3 - 29 for 21 performances. Opening night is March 5.
The Off-Broadway limited engagement is directed by Alice Wordsworth and part of SoHo Playhouse's 2026 International Fringe Encore Series. A Sit-Up Award winner and Popcorn Award nominee, the show also garnered multiple five-star reviews.
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As part of the Sit-Up Awards, Emma-Louise Boynton (writer, TedX speaker, journalist and founder of the award-winning, sell-out live event series and podcast Sex Talks) will be hosting three post-show-talks at SoHo Playhouse on Saturday, March 14 at 3pm, Monday, March 16 at 9pm with, and Tuesday, March 17 at 7pm. Joined by guests such as President and CEO of Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice Gary Barker, author of LOST BOYS and MY PERSONAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE MANOSPEHERE writer James Bloodworth, among other exciting guests. Visit the website for the latest details.
The Edinburgh production was originally directed by Mimi Pattinson, and is now being directed by Alice Wordsworth.
SoHo Playhouse is located at 15 Vandam Street in New York City. The show contains sexual content - for adults 18+ only. Run time is one hour. Tickets to all shows are $45.50 (includes fees). Student tickets are $20 (with valid ID) at the box office on the day of the show on a space availability basis.
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